Where to watch August 16, 1947 (2023) online in India
Movie · Tamil · 2h 24m · Action, Drama
IMDb 6.7/10 from 1.3K votes
An atrocious British general is in charge of a secluded fictional village in pre-Independence Madras. Spanning in three days, from 14 August to 16 August 1947 and follows the illiterate and oppressed villagers’ lives as they fail to receive the news of India’s Independence due to isolation. A local lout, Param, leads
Where to watch August 16, 1947 in India
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Availability checked 23 October 2026 (data: JustWatch).
Vibe
- Dark & gritty
- Mature
- Edge-of-seat
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- Sexual contentPossibly
- ViolenceLikely
- Strong languageUnlikely
- Drugs, alcohol or smokingUnlikely
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Time needed
⏱ 2h 24m — start at 9 pm, done by 11:24 pm
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FAQ
- Is August 16, 1947 on Prime Video in India?
- Yes. August 16, 1947 is streaming in India on Prime Video (subscription), as of 23 October 2026.
- What language is August 16, 1947 in?
- August 16, 1947 was made in Tamil.
- How long is August 16, 1947?
- August 16, 1947 runs 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- Is August 16, 1947 okay to watch with family?
- AI estimate from public plot info: sexual content: possibly; violence: likely; strong language: unlikely; drugs, alcohol or smoking: unlikely. Check before watching with kids.
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